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Molinia

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Molinia
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Typeperennial

“small genus of deciduous perennial grasses” — Molinia spp. - Identification & Care Guide | Plant Reference

LightFull Sun – Part Shade

“SunFull SunSunPartial Shade” — Molinia spp. - Identification & Care Guide | Plant Reference

WaterRegularly during establishment; once established, water only in prolonged dry spells

“water only in prolonged dry spells” — tall purple moor grass (moor grass) care guide | Growli

Soil pH4.5–7

“moderately fertile, moist but well-drained loam, clay-loam, or peaty soil; pH 4.5–7.0” — tall purple moor grass (moor grass) care guide | Growli

Hardiness zones4–9

“HardinessZones 4–9” — Molinia spp. - Identification & Care Guide | Plant Reference

Height24–35 in

“Foliage clump 0.6–0.9 m tall” — tall purple moor grass (moor grass) care guide | Growli

Propagationdivision

“Division in mid-spring as new shoots emerge from the base” — tall purple moor grass (moor grass) care guide | Growli

Transplantspring

“before spring growth begins” — Molinia spp. - Identification & Care Guide | Plant Reference

Ready whentan seed heads

“the flower heads fading to tan” — Molinia spp. - Identification & Care Guide | Plant Reference

Pestsslug, snail

“Slug and snail damage on emerging shoots” — tall purple moor grass (moor grass) care guide | Growli

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